Sustainability Hub
Walking Mountains Sustainability programs act as an agent of change to improve the social, economic, and environmental resilience of the Eagle County community. We serve as a resource & education hub to inspire action from local to global.
Climate Action
The Climate Action Collaborative for the Eagle County Community is comprised of more than 30 local businesses, organizations, nonprofits, and governments. Collectively we are working to implement the recommendations put forth in the Climate Action Plan to reduce Eagle County carbon emissions 25% by 2025 and 80% by 2050.
Help us to #BeBetterTogether.
Energy Efficiency & Assistance
Walking Mountains Sustainability Energy Efficiency programs allows you or your business to take control of energy decisions.Talk to energy specialists about how to lower your energy costs and become more sustainable.
Recycling & Waste Diversion
Walking Mountains Center provides education and outreach to community members and guests of Eagle Valley. Join our staff on a tour of the local recycling or compost facilities, search the Waste Wizard, request zero waste services at your event, or just find resources on how to make your world waste-free.
Sustainable Business Training Program
Actively Green is a sustainability training and certification program for all businesses, including the tourism industry. Actively Green provides a framework of sustainable business criteria and performance indicators that support any business in elevating performance with the use of best management practices specific to sustainability principles.
Sustainable Destination Certification
Walking Mountains Science Center supports mountain resort communities in becoming globally recognized certified sustainable destinations.The Mountain IDEAL recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a sustainability standard and certification program for mountain resort communities.
Climate Action Week
Climate Action Week is an extended week of events to inspire climate action and highlight local climate action partners! Throughout the week, events will be held that encourage increased awareness and action on community-based climate solutions in Eagle County. This years Climate Action Week will be from April 17th-26!
Weekly Sustainability Tips
Get weekly sustainability tips delivered directly to your inbox!Download the Waste Wizard
Learn how to recycle right!Renewable Energy Calculator
Calculate your cost to have 100% renewable electricity at your home or business!Support Sustainability In The Eagle Valley
Show your support for Sustainability in the Eagle River Valley. Your donation helps us fulfill our mission.Climate Action Pledge
Take the Climate Action Pledge for the Eagle County Community to help us reach our climate action goals.Community Guide to Civic Engagement
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Latest Sustainability Blog Posts
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Sustainable Spring Cleaning
With snow flurrying outside and the sidewalks still icy, it’s hard to imagine that spring is right around the corner. Nonetheless the season of new growth is on the way and many of us may be inspired to undertake annual spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can help us start the season... Read more -
Sustainable Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day and while this column might not usually give relationship advice, this month we have tips on how to show your love for the most special someone of all: the planet! ... Read more -
Stories from our Zero-Waste Heros
If you’ve attended an event in Eagle County, you probably caught a glimpse of the Walking Mountains’ zero waste team in action. Made up of hardworking contract staff and volunteer members from our local community, this crew provided zero waste services at over 40 different events in 2023, diverting over... Read more
Upcoming Sustainability Events
